Laurie Isley Thompson
Dec 13, 2025
Laurie Lee Isley Thompson of Snow Camp passed away Saturday December 13th at the age of 65.
Laurie joins her parents Wilson Isley and Greta Warren Isley, sister Linda Isley, step-mother Myrtle Isley, and many fur babies in the next 'Great Adventure'.
Surviving is her daughter Amber Thompson, son Raymond Thompson, sister Joyce Sexton, step-sister Elizabeth Murray, nieces, nephews, and a very...
Daniel Max Kaplan
Dec 11, 2025
(Durham, NC, Dec 11, 2025) The world has lost an extraordinary human being. Daniel Kaplan (62) was a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He was also a brilliant and compassionate physician, consummate birder, exceptional teacher, true mensch, and endowed with a wicked sense of humor.
Dan was the first son of Ellen and the late Berton Kaplan and grew...
James Walker Williams
Dec 10, 2025
James Walker Williams passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 79. Born on January 13, 1946, in Rocky Mount, NC, Jim was a distinguished lawyer, practicing law in Asheville from 1970 until his retirement in 2012. As a partner in the firm of Roberts & Stevens, PA, he was a highly respected...
Carole Christine Crotty
Dec 10, 2025
We are heartbroken to share that Carole Christine (Wesp) Crotty, 88, the heart of the “Crotty Crew”, passed away on December 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her children. Her greatest joy and achievement was her large, close-knit family. Her love was expressed through the time she spent with them, the example she provided, and the joy she found...
Glenda Lee Bogard Arndt
Dec 10, 2025
Glenda Lee Bogard Arndt passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 10, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, creative warmth, and deep devotion to her family and community.
She was born on November 5, 1950, in Riverside, California, to Glen and Clara (Hood) Bogard. A graduate of Newton Community High School in the Class of 1968, Glenda went on...
James Parker May
Dec 9, 2025
James P. May, beloved father of Coral May and James A. May and dearly loved husband of Annette Blum, died on December 9th in Brevard, NC. He was born in Worthville, Kentucky, the third of six children of A.P. and Carolyn May who taught him the importance of a strong and loving family. He spent his very young years in...
Harry "Mike" Michael VonHoene
Dec 3, 2025
Harry “Mike” Michael VonHoene, born January 31, 1951 to Dorothy Margaret Richards VonHoene and Harry Lee VonHoene, died recently at his home.
Mike is survived by his wife, Gail Diane Thomas VonHoene, and their two sons, Alex and Nick VonHoene.
He worked for many years as a mechanical engineer and was known for his steady, practical nature. His life was centered around...
David Clement McCormick
Dec 2, 2025
David Clement McCormick, 95, a resident of Carolina Meadows community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died on December 2, 2025.
David was born on August 17, 1930 in his parents’ home in Destrehan, Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana. He was the youngest of three sons born to Gertrude “Steve” Louise Stephens and Louis Lafayette McCormick. David’s brothers, Louis, Jr. and John, preceded...
Annie Oberstar
Nov 27, 2025
In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, Anne-Thérèse “Annie” Oberstar Prager of Chapel Hill, NC - cherished mother, devoted wife, loving sister, aunt, and dear friend - passed away in the tranquil confines of her home, surrounded by loved ones. After an exhausting ten year journey with breast cancer, she can finally be at peace.
Annie was born on May 30,...
Thomas James Cook
Nov 24, 2025
Thomas James Cook Jr., 84, of Chapel Hill, died on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was in his home of nearly 50 years surrounded by his loved ones and listening to his favorite records. Born May 15, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Lucy O’Neill Cook and Dr. Thomas...